What is the cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Colchester is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Colchester is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Barrow in Furness and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Barrow in Furness to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Barrow-in-Furness and arriving at Colchester via Lancaster, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Barrow in Furness to Colchester?

The distance between Barrow in Furness and Colchester is 319 miles. The road distance is 288.3 miles.

How do I travel from Barrow in Furness to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Barrow in Furness to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs £80 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Barrow in Furness to Colchester?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Barrow in Furness to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barrow in Furness to Colchester train from?

Barrow in Furness to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barrow-in-Furness station.

Where does the Barrow in Furness to Colchester train arrive?

Barrow in Furness to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Barrow in Furness to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barrow in Furness to Colchester is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Barrow in Furness to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Barrow in Furness to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Barrow in Furness to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
2. Take the train from Lancaster to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
5h 11m
£81–205
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
7h 22m
£66–247
Drive 286.6 mi
1. Drive from Barrow in Furness to Colchester286.6 mi
5h 43m
£72–103
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 10m
£105–344
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Oxford Road
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchester
9h 7m
£106–265
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airport
9h 21m
£67–200
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
7h 3m
£125–398
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
7h 52m
£71–232

Barrow in Furness to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.4 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Colchester via Lancaster, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 11m.

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